platforms

plural of platform
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as in podia
a level usually raised surface you'll have to stand up there on the platform for your speech

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as in venues
a place or opportunity for communicating ideas and information for years the publisher has used his newspaper as a platform for his extreme political conservatism

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Recent Examples of platforms Where To Watch The First Gladiator Movie The first Gladiator film is available to stream on platforms like Paramount+ and Hulu. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Your brand's presence on all platforms is essential. Erik Logan, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 All of the movies are available on two different platforms. Katie Wiseman, The Indianapolis Star, 24 Dec. 2024 These rival entities, designed to drain their counterparts of resources and influence, would serve as platforms for grandstanding rather than substantive cooperation. Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024 At Home Gladiator II is currently available to stream on video-on-demand platforms, including Prime Video, Apple TV+, and Fandango At Home. Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024 Over two decades later, the original’s themes of fear, survival, and family will resonate just as deeply in the Brazilian adaptation, according to its producers, who say the new version was developed with global streaming platforms in mind. Jamie Lang, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024 The Rare Beauty founder also added on sheer black tights and a pair of cap-toe mary jane platforms. Hannah Malach, WWD, 11 Dec. 2024 In an age of endless tools and platforms, simplifying communication can reduce overwhelm. Antony Robinson, Forbes, 11 Dec. 2024
Recent Examples of Synonyms for platforms
Noun
  • Then, from April 23 to May 25, 2025, the Brisbane Comedy Festival will take over the city with more than 100 artists performing at four different venues.
    Sarah Reid, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2024
  • Jewish athletes distinguished themselves across events, venues and tiers of competition — from the Olympics to the major leagues to college ball.
    Jacob Gurvis, Sun Sentinel, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Both teams currently stand equal with five wins, 19 podiums, and seven pole positions, separated by just 24 points.
    Yara Elshebiny, Forbes, 29 Nov. 2024
  • Sauber has certainly kept an eye on the Brazilian, who has bagged two wins and three podiums.
    Kanzah Maktoum, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
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  • Salvador Edward Juarez taken into custody naked, without incident The sheriff's office's SWAT Team and the Central Oregon Emergency Response Team were able to find Juarez on Jan. 19 after initiating a surveillance operation at the private property, according to the social media post.
    Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 27 Jan. 2025
  • Roxanne Martinez, a school board member with the Fort Worth Independent School District, said district officials were aware of and investigating a social media post purportedly written by a North Side High School teacher that seemed to invite immigration officers to arrest students at their school.
    Democrat-Gazette staff from wire reports, arkansasonline.com, 27 Jan. 2025
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  • His writings have been published by the Washington Post, NY Times, Newsweek, History News Network, Cleveland Plain Dealer and many other news outlets.
    William Lambers, Hartford Courant, 24 Dec. 2024
  • In addition, Aaron has been a frequent contributor to the NHL Network and The Hockey News, among other outlets.
    Aaron Portzline, The Athletic, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • Such a strategy could effectively weaponize these institutions, turning them into instruments of unilateralism rather than forums for global collaboration.
    Allison Carnegie, Foreign Affairs, 24 Dec. 2024
  • These days, however, there are so many forums that the industry just can’t keep up.
    John Hopewell, Variety, 23 Dec. 2024

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“Platforms.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/platforms. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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